Senior Mechanical Designer
Location: US, KS, Salina
Department: Engineering
Employment type: Full-time
Required education: High School or equivalent
Function: Engineering

Company profile:
Vortex® is considered the world leader in valves for handling dry bulk solids. Sitting on a 15-acre campus in Salina, KS, our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and office complex spans over 150,000 square feet. Our current footprint allows us to introduce lean manufacturing methods supported by advanced fabrication equipment and laser cutting technology.As we began to expand and modernize, we were also stretching our footprint into new global markets. We have sold valve solutions in over 75 countries worldwide with local representatives in 30-plus countries. Along with our corporate headquarters in located in Salina, KS, we have global offices in the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Latin America, and Asia.It all began in the 1980s when the company was awarded a patent on the Orifice Gate™. This new and innovative valve design surpassed the industry’s expectations for handling dry materials in pneumatic conveying. Soon following the Orifice Gate came the launch of the Wye Line Diverter™. This diverter valve applied the same design concepts of the Orifice Gate dramatically improving process efficiencies when compared to traditional flapper or tunnel style diverters.

Job description:
SUPERVISOR:  Engineering Ops ManagerHOURS:  This is a full-time position – Monday through Friday.  (7am to 4pm) Use discretion and judgment to evaluate and create designs, layouts, drawings and bills of materials as necessary for special and standard products using the most cost effective and efficient means available.  Duties and knowledge include:Perform necessary engineering calculations to meet product specifications and ensure proper product function and reliability.Review valve, accessories, and application to ensure compatibilityDetermine best course of action to complete ordersPrioritize workload to ensure timely delivery of parts and informationKnowledge of electrical systems as they pertain to Salina Vortex (up to and including design of control panels)Should possess knowledge of standard drafting practicesShould possess a basic understanding of manufacturing processes and apply them to the structure of bills of materialsCommunicate effectively orally and in writing; including interaction with the sales and manufacturing departments and development of technical documents (instruction manuals, technical bulletins, etc.)Provide assistance in the form of troubleshoots via remote communication and onsite visits.Possess ability to manage multiple product line from a technical perspective.Other duties as assigned by engineering management.As with all job opportunities at Salina Vortex, Corp., all applicants will be considered and the person with the best qualifications will be hired.                               SALINA VORTEX CORP. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent, or GEDVocational training in Drafting or 3D Modeling with certificate OR Associates degree in engineering related field with Drafting or 3D Modeling trainingAutoCad and SolidWorks experience is a plusGood verbal communication skillsGood problem solving abilityAbility to interact with peopleAbility to complete assigned tasks with limited supervision

Benefits:
Competitive Benefit Packages401(k) Retirement PlanHealth InsuranceQuarterly Company EventsOn-Site Workout FacilitiesCasual FridaysProfit Sharing PlanCorporate Wellness Program                                                                                                                                                                           APPLICATION FORM WAIVERIn exchange for the consideration of my job application by Salina Vortex Corporation, I agree that:Neither the acceptance of this application nor the subsequent entry into any type of employment relationship, either in the position applied for or any other position, and regardless of the contents of employee handbooks, personnel manuals, benefit plans, policy statements, and the like as they may exist from time to time, or other Salina Vortex practices, shall serve to create an actual or implied contract of employment, or to confer any right to remain an employee of Salina Vortex, or otherwise to change in any respect the employment-at-will relationship between it and the undersigned, and that relationship cannot be altered except by a written instrument signed by the President /or CFO of the Company. Both the undersigned and Salina Vortex may end the employment relationship at any time, without specified notice or reason. If employed, I understand that the Vortex may unilaterally change or revise their benefits, policies and procedures and such changes may include reduction in benefits.I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application. I understand that the misrepresentation or omission of facts called for is cause for dismissal at any time without any previous notice. I hereby give the Company permission to contact schools, previous employers (unless otherwise indicated), references, and others, and hereby release the Company from any liability as a result of such contract.I also understand that (1) Salina Vortex has a drug and alcohol policy that provides for pre-employment testing as well as testing after employment; (2) consent to and compliance with such policy is a condition of my employment; and (3) continued employment is based on the successful passing of testing under such policy. I further understand that continued employment may be based on the successful passing of job-related physical examinations.I understand that, in connection with the routine processing of your employment application, Salina Vortex may request from a consumer reporting agency an investigative consumer report including information as to my credit records, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. Upon written request from me, Vortex, will provide me with additional information concerning the nature and scope of any such report requested by it, as required by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.I further understand that my employment with Salina Vortex will have a sixty (60) days benefit waiting period, and further that at any time during the waiting period or thereafter, my employment relation with Salina Vortex is terminable at will for any reason by either party.This Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this Company depends solely on your qualifications. If you accept the terms and conditions of this waiver, click on the “Apply for this job” button below to proceed with the online application.